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Self-Assessment of Class Participation

Quick self-assessment of class participation with a simple form.

PhaseCool-down
Duration5 min
Ages12–16
SpaceGym or classroom
EquipmentSelf-assessment form
IntensityLow

How to play

  1. Hand out a form with 3 or 4 items (effort, respect, teamwork).
  2. Each student rates themselves.
  3. Add one sentence about what to improve.
  4. Turn it in to the teacher.

Rules

Variations

Easier

Faces.

Standard

1–4 scale.

Harder

Written comment.

Adaptations

Learning goals

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